ACBC Counseling Exam - Question #3
Aug 21, 2022 • Pastor Jared Johnson
3. Provide a biblical theology of emotions. What role should a counselor allow a counselee’s emotions to play in counseling? How can one tell the difference between sinful emotions and righteous emotions? How would you use Scripture to help a counselee change improper emotions?
Suggested Reading:
-Jay Adams, The Christian Counselor's Manual, 109-116, 420-245.
-Jay Adams, A Theology of Christian Counseling, 102-105, 165.
-David Powlison, "What do you feel?" in Seeing with New Eyes, 211-224.
-Brian Borgman, Feelings and Faith.
-Nicolas Ellen, "Handling Emotions and Biblical Counseling" Conference Message (Paid Content from ACBC)